'Still in the fight': Wildfires pay price for poor discipline as finals hopes hang by thread Wildfires fall. Late penalties win the day in dramatic round of Hunter Rugby Newcastle Herald · Jul 18
'Not formidable' Bulldogs on guard for rebounding Suns Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is preparing for Gold Coast to respond from a seven-week losing run and a tumultuous week off the field. AAP · Jul 18
Coach Yze wants rebuilding Richmond to shape AFL finals Richmond coach Adem Yze has boldly declared the rebuilding Tigers can shake up the AFL finals race, starting with their MCG clash with top-four-bound Hawthorn. AAP · Jul 18
Olsen stars as Maitland make NEWRL history on Sleapy's Day; Kurri firm for finals GALLERY: All the photos from Merewether's Townson Oval. Newcastle Herald · Jul 18
Flag fancies Fremantle overpower plucky Port Adelaide Fremantle, after an early fright, have downed Port Adelaide by 28 points to move three wins clear at the top of the AFL ladder. AAP · Jul 18
No room for complacency as Giants face battling Bombers Having been in the deep end with Essendon himself, GWS defender Jayden Laverde has warned of complacency against the last-placed Bombers. AAP · Jul 18
Crows star banned three games for high tackle on Swan Adelaide attacker Darcy Fogarty has been banned for three games for a strike that concussed Sydney veteran Harry Cunningham. AAP · Jul 17
Cox shrugs off Heeney injury scare after Crows defeat Sydney star Isaac Heeney looked worse for wear as the Swans fell to Adelaide, but coach Dean Cox has downplayed concerns around one of his prized assets. AAP · Jul 17
'Adelaide's rocking': Crows stun Swans in statement win Adelaide are closing in on a top-four finish after defeating second-placed Sydney at the SCG - a result, coach Matthew Nicks says, the Crows "needed". AAP · Jul 17
Feathers will fly: Lions brace for new Eagle Starcevich West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich will face his former team for the first time when the Eagles host Brisbane at Optus Stadium on Saturday night. AAP · Jul 17
Mega gallery: Cheers, hugs and smiles reveal the magic of the Kanga Cup See all the best photos from the final day of the Kanga Cup. The Canberra Times · Jul 17
'Collingwood flavour' at new-look Blues: Pies coach Having had the better of the recent rivalry, Collingwood coach Craig McRae has noticed a strong Magpies flavour creeping into Carlton. AAP · Jul 17
'Haven't overachieved': Dees veteran on remarkable rise After a stunning rise this year, forward Jake Melksham has been pleasantly surprised by Melbourne's success, but doesn't believe the Demons have overachieved. AAP · Jul 17
It's not about the numbers: Eagles back in Elliot Yeo West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo's leadership has been critical for the rebuilding side this year, with the Eagles not concerned about his drop in possessions. AAP · Jul 17
AAP · Jul 17 Elderly man denies murdering AFL champ's lost brother A man in his 70s accused of killing the brother of an AFL legend more than a decade ago will face trial after declaring his innocence.
AAP · Jul 17 Hardwick apologises to Suns after 'emotional' comments After declaring Gold Coast's season dead and buried, coach Damien Hardwick has backtracked and apologised to Suns players for his "overly emotional" comments.
AAP · Jul 17 Season could be over for another Port Adelaide stalwart Another Port Adelaide player could miss the rest of the season because of injury, but coach Josh Carr remains upbeat despite a raft of players unavailable.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 17 The surprise visitor at Knights training as a guest of coach Justin Holbrook News and gossip from around the grounds in Hunter sport.
AAP · Jul 17 'Circuit-breaker': Bulldogs drop out-of-form young gun Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has confirmed a highly touted young gun has been dropped as a "circuit-breaker" for the club's trip to the Gold Coast.
AAP · Jul 16 Geelong star to undergo surgery in another blow Max Holmes has joined fellow Geelong star Jeremy Cameron on the sidelines after twisting his leg awkwardly in the Cats' win over St Kilda.
AAP · Jul 16 Injury fears for Cats star after strong win over Saints Geelong have strengthened their grip on an AFL finals spot with a convincing win over St Kilda, despite losing speedster Max Holmes to an ankle injury.
AAP · Jul 16 Essendon slapped with $20,000 fine for umpire contact The AFL has handed down a fine to Essendon after the club's fifth incident this season of a player making careless contact with an umpire.
AAP · Jul 16 'Not true': Pendlebury's swift answer to future plans Scott Pendlebury has told Collingwood coach Craig McRae he is not considering playing for another club as the Magpies legend weighs up his future.
AAP · Jul 16 Hawks receive mixed injury news as star suffers setback Hawthorn will welcome back a trio of proven stars to face Richmond, but midfield gun Will Day is set for a short stint on the sidelines.
AAP · Jul 16 Dockers star out of Port game, Mason Cox keeps his spot Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he will only rest players if they really need it as the Dockers close in on the minor premiership.